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  • Tear down walls of ethnic, religious divisions, Obi urges Nigerians

    Tear down walls of ethnic, religious divisions, Obi urges Nigerians

    Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called on Nigerians to break down the barriers separating different ethnic and religious groups, claiming that the divisions have always stood in the way of the country’s development and togetherness.

    Obi said this while celebrating International Human Solidarity Day in a series of tweets on his X page on Wednesday, December 20.

    He wrote: “Today, we join the global community in celebrating the International Human Solidarity Day which is dedicated to strengthening our global unity in diversity, and to help in fostering international cooperation on the eradication of hunger and diseases at the global level.

    “On the national level, Nigerians need to solemnly remind ourselves of the need to tear down the walls of ethnic and religious divisions that have continued to divide us and instead emphasize our unity and leverage our diverse and rich cultural and ethnic identities and strengths to advance our national progress.”

    The former governor of Anambra state said that Nigeria has grown more divided than ever as a “result of bad politics and elite insensitivity,” making it challenging for citizens to cooperate for the country’s progress.

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    He stated: “Unfortunately, we have, today as a nation, become more sharply divided than ever. Our dear nation is more polarised today than it has ever been, fueled by overwhelming tribal and religious sentiments among the people resulting in the unwillingness of Nigerians to cooperate and work together towards achieving national growth and development. This is clearly the result of bad politics and elite insensitivity.

    “I, therefore, wish to use this occasion to remind Nigerians that the problems of hunger, poverty, and inequality are not specific to a particular ethnicity or religion, but cut across the nation. Thus, the task ahead of us, as political leaders and as citizens, is to continue to beat the drums of unity, social justice, and social equality to form one united front that will stand in solidarity against the many challenges that confront our nation.”

  • Assembly passes Sokoto’s N270bn 2024 budget

    Assembly passes Sokoto’s N270bn 2024 budget

    The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed the N270.1 billion 2024 budget.

    This followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation at Wednesday’s plenary.

    Presenting the report, Alhaji Abdullahi Zakari (APC-Rabah), the Committee Chairman stated that the N270 billion submitted by Gov. Ahmed Aliyu, remained unchanged.

    Zakari said the budget was made up of N97.8 billion recurrent expenditure and N172.2 billion capital expenditure.

    “These figures remain as submitted by the governor.

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    ‘’However, responding to genuine requests from Sub-Committees, the committee reallocated resources to accommodate essential demands and interests of our people,” he said.

    Subsequently, the Speaker Alhaji Tukur Bala presented the report for consideration, and was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers through a voice vote.

    (NAN)

  • Adamawa deputy gov, commissioners clean up Yola

    Adamawa deputy gov, commissioners clean up Yola

    The deputy governor of Adamawa state, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, and other members of the State Executive Council (SEC) have cleaned up the state capital, Yola.

    The deputy governor, with a broom and other cleaning items in hand, led the commissioners into the streets on Wednesday, December 20, clearing drains and removing refuse and other unsightly objects.

    The exercise was seen as a demonstration of the resolve of the government to make Adamawa a cleaner state.

    Speaking during the exercise, Farauta reiterated the government’s determination to ensure that blocked drainages and carelessly dropped refuse are evacuated regularly.

    She appealed for more persons to participate in environmental sanitation to support the drive for a cleaner state.

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    The state commissioner of environment, Mohammad Sadiq Mohammad, who also spoke, said every effort was being made to achieve the desired goal of a cleaner and healthier Adamawa State.

    Our correspondent reports that the Adamawa State Deputy Governor had only on Tuesday, December 19, ordered the state Urban Planning and Development Authority to remove illegal posters, refuse dumps, and illegal billboards from across the state.

    Farauta who gave the order while inspecting illegal refuse dumps in the state, expressed concern over heaps of illegal dumps in parts of Yola, posing a threat to traffic safety and environmental health.

    She had expressed the worry that some of the illegal posters and billboards erected on public structures are positioned in ways that obstruct the view of road users, causing accidents, especially at night.

  • RHOL: I can’t believe I was part of a joke – Toyin Lawani expresses regrets

    RHOL: I can’t believe I was part of a joke – Toyin Lawani expresses regrets

    Reality star and celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has expressed regret over accepting to feature in the controversial reality show, Real Housewives of Lagos.

    She said she is still in shock that she participated in the show, describing it as a “joke.”

    On her X (formerly Twitter) handle, Lawani wrote: “Can’t believe I was part of a joke #Rholagos #kof #kingofallQueens.”

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    The Nation reported that the Real Housewives of Lagos reality show took a controversial turn after some stars in season 2 accused Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo of “bullying.”

    In her defence, Ojo in a statement recently released via her Instagram page, claimed that the show was scripted, adding that she chose to play the “villain” but her co-stars were making it seem as if the show was “real life.”

  • I’m off the market, Korra Obidi’s estranged husband finds love again

    I’m off the market, Korra Obidi’s estranged husband finds love again

    Justin Dean, the estranged husband of a popular dancer, Korra Obidi has taken to social media to flaunt his new lover, announcing he’s off the singles market.

    Recall how Korra and Justin unceremoniously split up in 2022, not long after they welcomed their second child.

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    However, Korra acknowledged having an affair before their marriage.

    She refuted claims that she was a habitual adulterer, saying instead that she had been abused physically and psychologically by her ex-husband, who also caused her to miscarry a child when she told him about her affair.

     Korra was accused of abuse and cheating by Justin.

    Sharing a photo of his new lover on Facebook, Justin wrote: “Dr. Dean is off the market.”

  • Apostle Johnson Suleman warns Daniel Regha over comment on assassination attempt

    Apostle Johnson Suleman warns Daniel Regha over comment on assassination attempt

    The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has warned the controversial social media critic, Daniel Regha over a statement he made regarding the pastor’s assassination attempt.

    Daniel Regha had taken to the ‘X’ page to draw the attention of netizens over the fact that nothing had been done about those who were killed in the assassination attempt on the life of the clergyman.

    He also stated that everyone seems to have moved on and forgotten about those who tragically lost their lives.

    Reacting to this, Apostle Suleman said that Regha intentionally left out the part where the leader of the gang confessed to having been sent, but has continued to drag him over the matter.

    He stated that if Daniel Regha makes any more posts about the said matter, he would be forced to invite him to tell them what he knows that they seem not to know.

    Read Also: Apostle Johnson Suleman remains unperturbed

    He wrote: @DanielRegha, We have deliberately refused to feed your trolls or engage your insensitivity.

    “You have posted 9 tweets since the issue happened and it’s all documented because you seem to know what we don’t know.

    “The leader of the gang was caught and he confessed to being sent, you never tweeted to demand the identity of who sent them to at least show you really mean well for the diseased. But rather you keep interfering with security matters.

    “You are free to use your Landlord, Jollof rice, and skits to chase clouts as usual but keep the Apostle out of your idleness. One more tweet about this, and you will be invited by those on the matter to tell them what you know and we don’t.”

  • First Lady Remi Tinubu visits FCTA on Renewed Hope Agenda

    First Lady Remi Tinubu visits FCTA on Renewed Hope Agenda

    The minister of state for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, has expressed satisfaction over the level of preparedness to receive the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS).

    The epic programme with the theme: “Better Days Ahead”, has been scheduled to be held tomorrow on Thursday, December 21, at the Cyprian Ekwensi Arts and Culture Centre, Abuja.

    During the inspection of facilities put in place by the Woman Affairs Secretariat of the FCT Administration, the minister noted that though arrangements have reached an advanced stage, saying more efforts should be channelled to the health unit considering the age bracket of the beneficiaries.

    While commending the First Lady, Mahmoud described the initiative as remarkable, stressing that the elderly in the six area councils would witness renewed hope.

    According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant, Media, to the FCT Minister of State, Austine Elemue: “We are to assess arrangements for the special occasion we are going to have tomorrow. A special visit by Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as part of the Renewed Hope initiative.

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    “She is going to interact with the elderly, the senior citizens of our FCT, and she is going to come with a special package for those special groups.

    “So that is why, as a team, as you can see here, all our Mandate Secretaries, the staff of SDS and Women Affairs, and others from FCT, are all here to look at the arrangements so that we make the best of it.

    “We have a very complete package for the elderly. We are going to look at their vital signs. We are going to do all the necessary tests that we can do for them to assess their blood sugar, to assess their blood pressure, and also to assess their vision because these are some parts of what they need.

    “So things are in shape. I am happy with what I have seen today. I’m going to come later in the day, at night, to be sure that the final arrangement has been done.”

    Recall that the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) of the First Lady is expected to dole out the sum of one hundred thousand naira each to 250 elderly persons across the six area councils in the territory.

  • BBNaija’s Vee celebrates mother’s 50th birthday with beautiful photos

    BBNaija’s Vee celebrates mother’s 50th birthday with beautiful photos

    Former Big Brother Naija participant, Victoria Adeleye, popularly known as Vee Iye is celebrating her mother’s 50th birthday, rolling out a series of photos of herself and the celebrant.

    Vee shared the photos with her mother, calling her the Angel of her life and the most generous woman she’s ever known.

    She went on to say that her life would be unimaginable without her mother and that she loves her forever and a day.

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    She wrote: “Happy 50th Birthday to the Angel of my life. The most generous, real woman I know. I can’t imagine a world without my queen. I love you forever and a day mummy.”

  • Israel DMW rewards houseboy N200k for not stealing from him

    Israel DMW rewards houseboy N200k for not stealing from him

    Israel DMW, the popular aide to singer Davido, has gifted his houseboy, Joshua, a sum of N200k for Christmas and for not poisoning or stealing from him.

    In a viral video on social media, the logistics manager could be heard having a conversation with Joshua, expressing his desire for him to celebrate his Christmas glamorously with a whopping sum of N200,000.

    Israel added that Joshua has entered his room on several occasions and helped him with a lot of things, but despite this, he has never done anything bad against him.

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    His statement: “Joshua, I’ll give you 200k for Christmas. You always enter my room, you’ve never stolen from me. You entered my kitchen, you didn’t poison me. You’re a very loyal person, and God will bless you. Here’s the 200k I’ll give you now.”

    While Israel DMW was saying this, his houseboy lay flat on the floor in appreciation for the kind words and money gift from his boss ahead of the Christmas festivities.

  • I’m 31-year-old, I want peace – Davido replies trolling fan

    I’m 31-year-old, I want peace – Davido replies trolling fan

    Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has declared peace emphasising that he is just 31 years old.

    This is coming after a fan trolled him for promoting his counterpart Wizkid’s incoming music on his social platforms.

    Recalls that the two heavyweights in the Nigerian music scene recently got together at a club, where they had a lot of fun and acted like best friends.

    Their meeting has elicited ecstasy among fans of both singers, who had been feuding for some time.

    To strengthen their friendship, Davido promoted Wizkid’s song.

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    He tweeted: “New wiz Friday!!! Wtf!!! Replay ALL WEEKEND!!”

    This sparked mixed reactions from his fans. Notably, one fan, @@DaddyZee01 wrote: “Davido u dey gba fr.”

    Davido replied: “YOUR FATHER DEY GBA … NAH U KNOW IM 31 YEARS OLD … I WANT PEACE”

    Another, Junimill wrote: “This man lowkey dey make stanship hard person o

    Wooooo make I go back to my simping and bombing jare”

    Davido blasted him with: “Fu.ck off then …. Ur not a fan”.